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as in impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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verb

as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Noun
The horse print is also applied to tie-dye hoodies, cotton T-shirts and stretch T-shirts, available in grey and, faded burgundy—a reference to the traditional red of Chinese New Year and Diesel’s signature red. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026 Plus, the charming green botanical print is a simple way to add color to neutral spaces without overwhelm. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bag, which has the Michael Kors signature logo printed on the inside of the fabric strap, is also compatible with the brand’s many add-on charms. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 The Dutch semiconductor equipment company, one of Europe's most valuable, makes lithography machines needed to print extremely fine patterns on silicon wafers. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for print
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Noun
  • Montha connected on a trio of shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, as the junior point guard did his best Steph Curry impression to help the Tillers to a 33-26 halftime advantage over the Eagles (12-7, 1-1).
    David Delgado, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
  • There’s also the fact that the impression fans or analysts form about a team is often weighted toward the offensive end of the football, and Denver’s sporadic nature on that side of the ball this season has contributed to the lukewarm view some have of the team.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Ratner is shown posing in an undated photo with a shirtless Jean-Luc Brunel, a French modeling agent and longtime Epstein associate.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The Gaza health ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, has posted photos of the deceased for families to identify.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And in a scientific article that was just published in late 2025, it was incidentally caught during a recreational fishing trip off the coast of northwestern Africa.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Story of a Season by Val McDermid is available from Atlantic Monthly Press, an imprint of Grove Atlantic.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Published January 2026 by Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • More than a month has passed since the deadline set by Congress for the Department of Justice to publish all its Epstein files and upwards of millions of documents and photographs have not been released.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The exhibition was among the last events marking the famous cult film’s 50th anniversary, and featured Rock’s famous photographs alongside pieces by pop star designer Michael Schmidt and digital portraitist Plasticgod.
    Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The push for fully autonomous systems, agents that plan, reason, and act without human oversight, has created an automation theater where demos impress, but production systems disappoint.
    Joel Hron, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Every candle in the collection impresses, but Côté Maquis stands out with an elusive, intoxicating aroma that’s hard to describe yet instantly captivating.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The pic won the Daniels the Dramatic Directing Award at the fest, and was acquired by A24.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Blue Fox as the sales agent for the comedic adventure pic will continue shopping Holy Days to foreign buyers at Sundance and the European Film Market in Berlin.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • The stamp of the vaunted independent hip-hop label—which has built a reputation among its community of fanatical diehards and like-minded rap geeks for its lyric-forward, anti-commercial approach—can bring new eyes to a rapper overnight.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Print.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/print. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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